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WI AB882
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Duke Tucker
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AI Summary
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Town boards may prescribe maximum water elevation for artificial water bodies created by dams using diversion pumps, if the water elevation causes highway road beds in the town to become saturated
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This authority overrides the Department of Natural Resources' general control over water levels in navigable waters under s. 31.02 (2)
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Landowners damaged by obstructions in natural watercourses may request removal of the obstruction by providing written notice to the responsible party
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The bill clarifies that damage triggering obstruction removal authority must specifically result from ground or surface water flooding
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Introduced January 16, 2026 by Representatives Tucker and Born, cosponsored by Senator Quinn; referred to Committee on Environment
Legislative Description
Town authority over the water elevation of an artificial water body created by a dam and recourse due to damage caused by an obstructed waterway.
Last Action
Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026